Yemeni Forces Announce 19 Airstrikes and 944 Artillery Operations Against Houthis

Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Sunday the execution of air and fire strikes against Houthi sites, gatherings, and equipment as part of "Operation Dawn of Yemen," stating they achieved field progress on the Northern Front and Al-Jawf fronts, and seized positions on the Southern and Southwestern fronts.

The forces said in a statement that fighter jets carried out 19 airstrikes on the fronts of Marib, Taiz, and Turbah, targeting Houthi sites, gatherings, and vehicles, while drone aircraft conducted 29 sorties targeting combat sites, vehicles, weapons, and affiliated means.

They added that artillery and rocket launchers executed 944 targeting operations that hit Houthi gatherings, reinforcements, firing positions, fortifications, trenches, and sniper posts.

According to the statement, the targeting resulted, based on preliminary field reports, in the "neutralization" of approximately 267 Houthi leaders and members, among killed, wounded, and those fleeing the battle.

The forces also announced the destruction or disabling of 97 combat vehicles and machinery, artillery pieces, and launch platforms, along with the destruction of several sites, fortifications, and firing positions, noting the continuation of monitoring and verification operations to complete the tally.

In Marib, the forces stated that personnel from the Sixth, Seventh, and Third Military Regions continue to confront Houthi movements and target their sites and gatherings across various axes.

In Taiz, the armed forces, supported by the "Popular Resistance," continue to engage in clashes, repel Houthi attacks, and target their movements, gatherings, and fire sources, according to the statement.

The statement added that units from the "Emergency Forces" and "National Shield" continue their tasks on the Northern Front and Al-Jawf fronts, "clearing" areas regained control of during previous operations from mines, confirming new field progress on Sunday, alongside targeting Houthi sites and gatherings.

On the Southern and Southwestern fronts, the forces announced that units from the "National Shield," "Giants Brigades," and "National Resistance" continue their operations, managing to seize control of several positions in some sectors, while clashes continue in other sectors.

The armed forces affirmed the continuation of their operations, taking necessary precautions to protect civilians and civilian objects.